Used Car of the Day: 2017 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Recon

by Tim Healey

February 1st, 2023 4:30 PM

used car of the day 2017 jeep wrangler rubicon recon

Sometimes, when new cars are too expensive, you can buy lightly used for a little bit less money. This 2017 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon might qualify.

For $43K, you can get into a Wrangler with a manual transmission and the Recon package.

Other features include power locks and windows, keyless entry, remote start, leather seats, heated front seats, automatic climate control, the usual Rubicon off-road features (front sway-bar disconnect, front and rear locking differentials), LED headlights, black hardtop, and steel bumpers.

The Recon package adds things like 35-inch tires, a winch mounting plate, aftermarket skid plates, a four-inch lift kit, premium audio, new springs, and 4:10 axles.

Our seller is in Ohio. Check out this Jeep here.

[Images: Seller]

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ToolGuy on Feb 02, 2023

Second picture: Do you like pegboard storage? (I don't.)

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- Flameded on Feb 24, 2023
  
  Certainly appears practical in this application...
  
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Zerofoo on Feb 02, 2023

I learned a long time ago to never buy a heavily modified vehicle. Far too many people lack the necessary mechanical engineering skills to know when they've screwed something up.

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- Lou_BC on Feb 02, 2023
  
  My buddy had a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with a dealer installed lift kit. After a couple of years he started having all sorts of driveline issues. He had to replace a few driveshafts and he kept experiencing rear shock failures. Jeep obviously did not warranty anything and the dealership's attitude was "sucks to be you". BDS got to the point where they weren't going to cover any more shock replacements until it was examined by a reputable alignment shop. The mechanic was very experienced and quickly realized that the idiot that performed the installation had mounted it a few inches back from where it was supposed to be located. It was cheaper to install a custom length rear driveshaft and install shorter shocks. Properly relocating the lift would require re-drilling which would weaken the frame due to the old drill holes being too close. A new frame would have been the best solution. Again the dealer refused to accept responsibility.
  
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- Tom on Feb 24, 2023
  
  Lou_BC what you are telling is a disaster. I've decided to go for a 2017 Recon Edition but with a factory lift of half inch. When reading other JK related posts it should be more than I'd normally need for a sort of family off-roading in the mountains all seasons really which is what I'm going to do. I've seen a bunch of Sports, Sports S, Sahara being sold at cheap but decided to put some extra $'s and go for a full package with Recon Edition and I hope this was a wise thing to do :-)
  
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